Location:

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Democracy and Governance, Gender and Diversity, Social and Inclusive Development
Deadline:

25/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

Support to coordination of GRG programme planning, implementation and monitoring:

Ensure timely and efficient implementation of the programme activities and ensure that the project results are aligned with project documents and workplans.
Develop task descriptions, coordinate contracting, monitor and technically resource implementation of consultancy contracts and agreements with the implementing partners.
Prepare project plans, budgets, job descriptions for national and international consultants, experts/ institutions, and CSOs and supervise and evaluate their performance in delivering required outputs.

Undertake close supervision of studies and analyses.
Develop and update quarterly work plans and expenditure plans based on the agreed annual work-plan.
Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project.
Ensure proper identification of and follow up with all relevant counterparts.

Ensure project documentations/communication is properly done, tracking system is in place for effective project closure and any anticipated human resources changes on the project.
Contribute to UN Women planning and reporting corporate and donor requirements, as requested by the supervisors.

GRG technical support:

Provide technical/expert support to UN Women partners as well as consultants and collaborators, towards the achievement of intended results.
Organize stakeholder coordination to ensure harmonization and sustainability of results.
Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the field of gender responsive governance.
Identify and link to related ongoing activities within other institutions and encourage collaboration and synergies.
Promote and advocate for the project in the media as agreed with supervisors.

Undertake regular monitoring missions to ensure timely delivery and quality of results.
Flag in a timely way issues of strategic concern and seek advice by the supervisors in finding appropriate solutions.
Coordinate timely collection of all baselines and setting the targets.
Prepare deliverables and provide technical support and inputs as needed.
All other technical tasks as agreed with the supervisors.

Reporting to UN Women:

Develop quarterly monitoring reports on the state of the project implementation.
Ensure project documentation/communication is properly done and tracking system is in place for effective project closure.
Ensure adherence to the UN Women operating rules and procedures.

CORE VALUES:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve operational problems
Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
Ability to support a team and team building skills
Strong IT skills and ability to apply it consistently in work tasks
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations, organizational policies and procedures related to the position and ability to apply it consistently in work tasks
Focus on results and positive response to feedback
Attention to detail
Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Reports to internal and external partners in a timely and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet partners and donors needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners

Responds to partners needs promptly

Education:	Master’s degree in law, economics, social sciences or closely related field. Bachelor’s degree in law, economics or social sciences with additional two years will be given due consideration.
Experience:	A minimum of 3 years (with MA) or 5 years (with BA) of relevant experience in similar positions is required. Demonstrated programme / project experience will be highly valued as well as the previous work and research on topics related to gender equality, human rights and public administration/finance reform. Knowledge of legal and institutional framework for gender equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU is necessary as well as having a good understanding of gender equality and gender mainstreaming. Experience with the international standards related to the Project Cycle Management and Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects is required. Previous experience working with UN or other international organizations will be considered an asset.
Language Requirements:	Excellent English and B/S/C language skills, both written and oral